Based on the number of entries, there were 52,756 participants in both singles events and 52,125 bowlers participating in the team events.

The majority of the bowlers are from the United States but Canada, Mexico, and other countries were also represented. As long as a bowler has a USBC membership card, they are eligible to bowl in this great tournament.

The PBA Tour's current 2012-13 season, will conclude with the World Series of Bowling V, being competed in the Sourth Point Casino, Hotel and Bowling Center in Las Vegas. The matches will be taped October 25 thru November 5, and will air on ESPN in December. The current season will then conclude with four international events.